Following the serious road traffic collision on the A354 at Thickton Cross near Blandford this morning, we would like to advise motorists that the road closures are likely to stay in place until at least the early afternoon.

Officers would like to thank motorists for their continued patience while they deal with the incident.

11:33

Diversions in place if you're heading to the Dorset Steam Fair

Road closure is still place on the A354 at Thickthorn Cross from the Salisbury direction to the Great Dorset Steam Fair site.

Please follow event diversion signage or find an alternative route. Traffic travelling to the site from the Blandford direction is unaffected.

10:56

Update: A354 still closed say police

We were under the impression the road was passable a little earlier - it’s still closed. Apologies for the confusion.

10:36

Air ambulance and paramedics attend - two taken to Southampton

So far we can confirm two people have been taken to hospital in Southampton - paramedics and air ambulance attended.

We understand the road is still closed - apologies for our earlier suggestion it was passable.

09:56

Two people injured in serious crash on A354

Here’s what we know so far from South Western Ambulance:

Two injured: “We attended with three ambulances, one rapid response vehicle and air ambulances were also in attendance. Both casualties in to Southampton General”

09:34

Police thank motorists for their patience after crash closes A354

Here’s what Dorset Police have said so far:

“At 7.52am today, Thursday, August 24, Dorset Police was informed by the ambulance service of a serious road traffic collision between two vehicles on the A354 at Thickthorn Cross near Blandford. There is a road closure in place to allow emergency services to deal with the scene. Officers would like to thank affected motorists for their patience.

09:18

Major disruption - no news on injuries yet - we'll keep you updated

08:45

Serious crash on A354 at Thickthorn Cross near Blandford

There’s been a serious crash closes A354 at Thickthorn Cross near Blandford - emergency services are at the scene.